Q Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 ...smoking, that is. After 20 years of averaging a pack a day I got so sick of the smell, the stains and the occasional coughing and hacking up black phlegm that I made up my mind that I was going to quit. I got a script for a pill called "Chantix" that is supposed to be the latest and greatest "stop smoking" medication and gave it a try. It took two months and $300.00(!) worth of Chantix, but I've now been smoke-free for three months and off of the meds for two. The Chantix took care of the nicotine withdrawal so that all I had to concentrate on was breaking the habit itself. That alone wasn't too easy, and it took the first full month to stop smoking completely, by cutting down gradually. I have no clue how anyone could resist the withdrawals and break the habit at the same time without going crazy. I'd tried to quit on my own several times before and failed miserably. I can't believe that I'm not smoking any more. I hardly even miss it. I recommend Chantix wholeheartedly to anyone who really wants to quit. I feel great! Oh, and to those who may have been disappointed by this thread's content after reading the title: I'll just leave it up to your imagination as to which hand gesture I'm making right now.
Darth_Yuthura Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Maybe. If you endorse it so, then perhaps I'll recommend it to a friend and leave it up to your imagination as to what my judgement would be.
Q Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 I do endorse it. It's expensive, yes, but it worked like a charm. No withdrawals. All you have to do is get out of the habit. EDIT: If they could make a medication that worked this well on narcotic addiction, they could put an end to a lot of suffering in the world.
EnderWiggin Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Wow, Congratulations Q! That's an awesome accomplishment - one that some people will never reach. Well done. _EW_ and yes, when I first saw this thread I was confused - if you left who would save me tons of cash on electronics?
adamqd Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 well done bud... I've been smoking for about 14 years, although I haven't got the stones to quit, I have gone down to 1-2 a day just to take the edge off, not quit but nearly lol! Better than a pack a day I guess
Astrotoy7 Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Awesome work Q. Congrats !! Interesting to hear youve been smoking for 20 years.. Ive always believed you were about 22 years old, so instantly calculated you took up smoking at age 2 mtfbwya
Q Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 I'm a couple of years older than you are, Astro. As expensive as cigarettes are now after the latest tax hike, I figure that I'm saving roughly $1500.00 a year by quitting. The real test will come when I have my first beer after quitting, which reminds me that I haven't had a beer in 3 months, either.
jrrtoken Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Congrats, Q, you did something that my father considered impossible after +40 years of being a smoker. Of course, the heart attack eventually set him straight, but even then it was a hard time for him.
Q Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 Until you've been doing it for 20 years. Then it becomes a real PITA.
Boba Rhett Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 But smoking is fun. Yes. What with the amazing white teeth it gives you, the heavily reduced risks of emphysema, strokes, heart attacks and cancers - oh and the terrific smells you bring into any room upon entering, what's not to love? Haaaaaay, waitaminute. Many congrats on quitting, Qliveur.
Astor Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Congratulations! I've never seen the fascination with smoking myself, but it's great to see people taking the iniative themselves and making a change for the better.
Astrotoy7 Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I'm a couple of years older than you are, Astro. As expensive as cigarettes are now after the latest tax hike, I figure that I'm saving roughly $1500.00 a year by quitting. $1500 !! Now theres your phenom II TWKR and GTX 295 right there I am pleased it is actually you who is the old coot at techforums now. I declare myself henceforth one of the young n funky crowd *imagines he has an iphone, flybutton jeans and chills at starbucks havin a latte with Brodie, Josh and Amber* mtfbwya
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I do endorse it. It's expensive, yes, but it worked like a charm. No withdrawals. All you have to do is get out of the habit. EDIT: If they could make a medication that worked this well on narcotic addiction, they could put an end to a lot of suffering in the world. chantix can cause suicidal behavior and "abnormal dreams" which i have been told are like going on an acid trip while you sleep.
Boba Rhett Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Yeah, I've actually heard some horror stories about the side effects but it sure does seem to work well for a many of the people taking it.
Aash Li Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Haha Im so glad they didnt have chantix when I was quitting, Id probly be dead now... xD Of course I didnt really need any help either, I just tossed out the pack and stopped. Cold-turkey as they say. >.> Anyway! Congrats on finally becoming healthier!
Shem Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I was one who could never stand the smell of cigarettes which is a BIG reason why I never took up the habit.
TSR Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Yes. What with the amazing white teeth it gives you, the heavily reduced risks of emphysema, strokes, heart attacks and cancers - oh and the terrific smells you bring into any room upon entering, what's not to love? a) I clean 3 times a day usually, my teeth are whiter than your sex offences list mate. b) Cancer, heart problems etc can also be inherited - the last 4 male generations of my family died no older than 60 from cancer, and out of all of them only my dad smoked. He's coming up 62 and still breathing. c)Smells? try a shower. Yes, you smell of the cigarette afterwards, but never more than about 5 minutes from my experience. And social smoking is great. I challenge anyone else to tell me they've been smoking sat ontop of a surfaced submarine in the middle of the Atlantic. Don't be hating smokers, it's a choice. I don't want to be wrapped in cotton wool because something may be "bad" for you or dangerous. If people want to do it, yay for them, if they did and quit because they don't like it yay for them also. We're all going to die anyway, except maybe Jae.
Q Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 chantix can cause suicidal behavior and "abnormal dreams" which i have been told are like going on an acid trip while you sleep. You just described a normal day for me without the meds, so if I did have any of those side effects I didn't notice.
Pho3nix Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 And social smoking is great. I challenge anyone else to tell me they've been smoking sat ontop of a surfaced submarine in the middle of the Atlantic. Don't be hating smokers, it's a choice. I don't want to be wrapped in cotton wool because something may be "bad" for you or dangerous. If people want to do it, yay for them, if they did and quit because they don't like it yay for them also. 10 points to Gryffindor.
Drunkside Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 chantix can cause suicidal behavior and "abnormal dreams" which i have been told are like going on an acid trip while you sleep. What a great reason to try it out! Even though i dont smoke! No seriously congrats on quitting smoking.
Q Posted July 9, 2009 Author Posted July 9, 2009 10 points to Gryffindor. I agree. If people want to smoke, let 'em. And I'm not just talking about tobacco, either.
Darth InSidious Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Congratulations, Q! Your strength of will is admirable. b) Cancer, heart problems etc can also be inherited - the last 4 male generations of my family died no older than 60 from cancer, and out of all of them only my dad smoked. He's coming up 62 and still breathing. Nevertheless, your chances are radically increased, regardless. c)Smells? try a shower. Yes, you smell of the cigarette afterwards, but never more than about 5 minutes from my experience. Smoking is also known to dampen your sense of taste and smell; the smell of smoke clings to everything. Clothes, especially. And the smell of old smoke is worse. And social smoking is great. I challenge anyone else to tell me they've been smoking sat ontop of a surfaced submarine in the middle of the Atlantic. Don't be hating smokers, it's a choice. No. Have you ever read something written 1000 years before the fall of Troy while not smoking? A cigarette does not make something cooler; just more expensive in several ways. I don't want to be wrapped in cotton wool because something may be "bad" for you or dangerous. If people want to do it, yay for them, if they did and quit because they don't like it yay for them also. Say that again in 20 years. We're all going to die anyway, except maybe Jae. Yes; personally I'm rather keen for it to be later rather than sooner, you know? There's an awful lot to experience in the next 40-50 years. If you want to smoke, fine; but don't kid yourself that what you're doing isn't self-destructive because all addictions are, to some extent. Some don't come with quite such a heavy price, though.
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